Gruesome Cigarette Pack Images Make Smokers Want to Quit, Study Finds
2010-11-22
But some experts say FDA’s proposals may still be too mild to workContinue Reading
Doubling Frequency of Dialysis May Help Kidney Failure Patients
2010-11-22
6 sessions a week improved heart function, overall health, but is not for everyone, researcher saysContinue Reading
Race Seems to Impact Rate of Kidney Function Decline
2010-11-19
Findings may lead to improvements in identifying high-risk patients, study authors suggestContinue Reading
Weekend Admissions May Raise Death Risk in Kidney Patients
2010-11-19
Risk of death for end-stage patients 17 percent higher than on weekdays, study findsContinue Reading
Smoking Still Allowed at 1 in 4 Major U.S. Airports
2010-11-18
CDC researchers say designated ‘smoking rooms’ do not shield nonsmokers from fumesContinue Reading
FDA Advisers Renew Review on Whether to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
2010-11-18
Opponents say cool, minty taste masks harsh chemicals, lures kids, minorities to take up smokingContinue Reading
Health Tip: Protect Yourself and Your Kids From Dog Bites
2010-11-18
Some do’s and don’tsContinue Reading
Smokers Urged to Join Thursday's Great American Smokeout
2010-11-18
The annual event, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, focuses on quitting for one dayContinue Reading
Few Make Lifestyle Changes that Could Keep Their Heart Healthy
2010-11-15
Survey found only .01 percent heeded all seven recommendations from heart associationContinue Reading
Minneapolis Study Points to Sharp Drop in Smoking Rates
2010-11-15
Not only are more smokers quitting, but fewer people are choosing to start habit, 30-year study findsContinue Reading
Device Improves Survival of Heart Failure Patients: Study
2010-11-15
Resynchronization therapy also reduces hospitalizations, researchers sayContinue Reading
Death of Loved One May Trigger Elevated Heart Rate
2010-11-15
Worrisome signs seemed to revert to normal within 6 months, study suggestsContinue Reading
CPR Guidelines May Lower Out-of-Hospital Death Rate
2010-11-15
One U.S. city gained a fourfold jump in patient survival since 2006, EMS director saysContinue Reading
'Stop Smoking' Ads That Target Emotions Seem to Work Best
2010-11-12
Testimonials, graphic images evoke response, study findsContinue Reading